Perfect for your baby registry, the best baby bottle sterilizers will clean quickly, quietly, and are easy to use. We carefully considered bottle compatibility, capacity, cleaning time, versatility, and value when reviewing products. Below, we outline the benefits and unique features of the best baby bottle sterilizers. The Baby Brezza One-Step Sterilizer and Dryer is our top pick because of its large capacity that holds everything you need. This electric 4-in-1 sterilizer and bottle dryer holds up to six bottles of different shapes and sizes, plus accessories and pump parts. It automatically switches to drying mode after sterilization is finished, and then switches off completely. This high-tech appliance frees up counter space because it can be used as a storage rack that keeps your bottles sterilized for 24 hours. It has a sleek LCD control panel, three different drying time cycles, and is entirely BPA-free. Price at time of publication: $110 The set includes six bags and each bag can be used up to 30 times. The bags each have a cool-touch grip, and a spot to mark after each steam cycle to keep track of usage. Price at time of publication: $9 This sterilizer is extremely simple and affordable and works in just four minutes. Just add a bit of water to the bottom, pop in the microwave, and the job is done. Price at time of publication: $33 Sized to fit just a single bottle, this warmer and sterilizer is convenient for those middle of the night feeds and small spaces, but has a large water reservoir so you don’t have to keep refilling it. Price at time of publication: $54 This sterilizer gets great reviews because it’s spacious, speedy, and adaptable—and it cleans in just six minutes! Price at time of publication: $99 Fans of the product rave how dry the bottles come out, free of water spots, and love that it’s a sterilizer, dryer, deodorizer, and storage rack in one as well as backed by a lifetime warranty. Price at time of publication: $110 It has a sleek touch panel that displays the time and temperature, is easy to clean and maintain. It also can be used for drying, sterilizing, and storage. Price at time of publication: $280
Bottle Compatibility
Make sure the sterilizer you choose will work with the bottle brand your baby likes. Most will accommodate any brand of bottles but some, like the Philips Avent 3-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer, are built with features that specifically cater to a certain bottle brand.
Cleaning Time
Take a look at how long the sterilizer you like will take to clean your bottles. Most cycle times are pretty short, but some have built-in dryers that can take longer.
Versatility
As your baby grows, your sterilizing needs will change. To get the most out of your machine, you might want to look for one that can accommodate accessories like teethers, pacifiers, sippy cups, or pump parts. Similar, portable bottle steamer bags are great for travel or if you don’t have enough storage space.
Why Trust Verywell Family?
Always on the hunt for home cleaning tech that will save time, Deanna McCormack has been reviewing household products and appliances for over 2 years. She’s a mother of two and knows the importance of a reliable bottle sterilizer during a baby’s first year.
